The new state authority wants to create business space and housing in empty properties that private and municipal developers won’t take on.
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Two of Maine’s most rural counties need to build more housing more quickly, state says
A report published Tuesday includes targets that each county should hit to meet a statewide goal of adding 84,000 homes by 2030. But it falls short of issuing any mandates.
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Federal bill could ease housing crisis in rural Maine
Towns want and need more housing but say they lack the developers and the money to make it happen.
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Can luxury apartments actually help solve Maine’s housing crisis?
Despite pervasive ‘supply skepticism,’ the evidence suggests the answer is yes: As the number of homes grows in an area, prices tend to fall and lower-cost units get freed up. But advocates say it takes time – and there are many hurdles.
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Home-sharing program launches in South Portland
Age Friendly South Portland is getting the word out about a new home-sharing program that can potentially match homeowners who have excess space with those in need of housing. Nesterly is partnering with MaineHousing in a pilot program to help link homeowners and potential tenants. They do background and credit checks on both homeowners and […]
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City cuts ribbon on East Deering affordable housing redevelopment
Portland Housing Authority’s 105-unit project replaced 50 public housing units that were built on a landfill in 1971.
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Housing’s worst crisis in decades reverberates through 2024 race
At stake in the next two months are the votes of frustrated homebuyers and renters in battleground states.
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Oakland may impose restrictions on living in RVs, campers
Town councilors discussed proposed regulations Wednesday night for living long term in such vehicles, but said they were not ready to vote on an ordinance.
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Waterville fire chief leaving to become state fire marshal
In a surprise announcement Tuesday night, Waterville City Manager Bryan Kaenrath told the City Council that fire Chief Shawn Esler will be leaving his position Oct. 3 to become the new state fire marshal.
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Local housing prices make ownership for many a pipe dream
Housing north of Portland has become too expensive for many people who work in those communities.